The first solar eclipse of 2021 -- dubbed the 'Ring of Fire' -- provided some stunning images.
The greatest show on Earth is in the sky above it in the form of the year's first solar eclipse -- and the"Ring of Fire" is pretty awesome to see.
The solar eclipse -- when the moon passes directly between the sun and the Earth to create a so-called"Ring of Fire" effect -- started early Thursday morning. The best views are in Canada, from north of the Great Lakes to northeastern Canada, on up to the Arctic Ocean.NASA said other countries in the Northern Hemisphere -- like the UK and Ireland -- were also able to see a partial eclipse, but only saw a fingernail-shaped shadow.
Some parts of the U.S. ... including northern Alaska, the southeast, Midwest and northeast caught a glimpse too. Although, most Americans didn't get the full"Ring of Fire" effect ... it still looked pretty badass.For instance, one of the coolest shots of the eclipse came out of the NY area with the Statue of the Liberty in the foreground. Wow!
If you missed this eclipse, don't fret. There will be another one on November 19 -- a partial eclipse of the moon viewable in North America and Hawaii.
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